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Aire Lynx I Inflatable Kayak
Hi! I am interested in using an inflatable kayak on a trip in...
By Phil Vitkus
Ranked #922 - Kayaks
October 31, 2009
Hi! I am interested in using an inflatable kayak on a trip in which I will be on the ocean. Are some kayaks' material better suited for the ocean? Or is there something that you do to make the kayak "ocean-ready," some sort of sealant or something you would apply?
Phil
pjvitkus@yahoo.com
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By jeremy
Ranked #200 - Kayaks
August 7, 2010
Yes, most definitely do NOT use a Lynx I on an ocean trip. You'll HATE it! It was designed for whitewater stability and is a SLOW BARGE on flatwater. An Aire Super Lynx is designed for flatwater use and can also be used in mild rapids, but it is very heavy. I would suggest looking to Innova boats for your pleasure. They are light weight, strong, well designed, and their hull speeds cannot be matched except by hardshells. Hull speed is EVERYTHING on flatwater.
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By West Howland
Ranked #245 - Kayaks
November 24, 2009
Generally speaking, ocean-going kayaks are designed to be long and narrow for the sake of following a straight line, and speed. This kind of inflatable boat has a huge amount of surface area above water opposed to what's below so it will be tossed around by any amount of wind you'll encounter. Also probably won't be the most comfortable for long periods of time out on the water. There isn't really anything to "apply" to make a boat an ocean kayak, it's all about the design.
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Tech Specs:
- Hull Material:
- polyurethane (1100D)
- Length:
- 10 ft 2 in
- Width:
- 37 in
- Rocker:
- 15 in
- Maximum Load:
- 350 lb
- Tube Diameter:
- 11 in
- Air Chambers:
- 3
- Thigh Straps:
- no
- Paddler Skill:
- all paddlers
- Weight:
- 32 lb
- Recommended Use:
- day trips, lightweight overnighters, whitewater, all-day river adventures
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 10 years
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